The Biggest Hiring Mistakes Finance Leaders Make (And How to Avoid Them)
Hiring Shouldn’t Feel Like a Gamble – But For Many Businesses, It Does.
You spend weeks (sometimes months)...
They Were Excited About the Role… Then Suddenly, Silence.
You had a great interview. The candidate was engaged, enthusiastic, and seemed like the perfect fit.
Then… nothing.
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If Your Job Ad is Boring, Your Best Candidates Won’t Even Click
You’ve got a finance role to fill.
You write a job ad.
You post it online.
You wait.
And then…...
Finance Should Be Driving the Business—Not Just Ticking Boxes
Once upon a time, finance teams were all about balance sheets, reporting deadlines, and making sure the numbers added...
Because Not Every ‘Perfect’ CV Leads to a Perfect Hire
You’ve been here before.
The CV looks flawless.
Their experience ticks every box.
They aced the technical questions in the...
Because Nobody Wants to Be Stuck in a Never-Ending Hiring Cycle
You found a great finance hire.
They had the perfect CV.
They aced the interviews.
You celebrated a successful...
Because a Warm Body in a Chair Isn’t Enough
You’ve got a finance role to fill.
The job spec is written.
Recruiters are sending over CVs.
Interviews are booked.
But here’s the...
The Finance Hiring Landscape is Changing—Are You Keeping Up?
Once upon a time, finance hiring was straightforward.
Post a job.
Get a pile of CVs.
Pick the best-qualified candidate.
Job...
Hint: If You Think Salary Alone Will Seal the Deal, Think Again.
Once upon a time, hiring was simple:
Offer a decent salary.
Give them a job title that sounds important.
Hope they stay for five...
You Thought You Had Them… But Then They Said No.
You found the perfect candidate. The interviews went well, they seemed excited, and you were already picturing them in the team.
Then… boom....
Let’s Be Honest: Your Interviews Might Be Putting Candidates to Sleep
You’ve lined up an interview with a top-tier Finance Manager. You’re expecting a lively conversation, insightful answers,...
Ah, The Famous “Hit the Ground Running” Request…
Hiring managers say it all the time:
“We need someone who can hit the ground running.”
“We don’t have time for hand-holding.”
“We...